Trump: Not Satisfied with Progress of Iran Nuclear Talks, No Final Decision on Military Action Yet
On February 27, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington (reporters Xu Jianmei and Huang Qiang) that U.S. President Trump stated on the 27th that he is "not satisfied" with the current progress of the Iran nuclear negotiations, but has not yet made a final decision on whether to launch a military strike against Iran.
He told reporters as he left the White House that during the negotiations, Iran is unwilling to provide the U.S. with what it "deserves," and he is "very dissatisfied."
Trump said that the U.S. has not made a final decision on whether to initiate a military strike against Iran and will observe "what happens after further negotiations."
Trump also stated that he does not want to use military force, "but sometimes you have to do it." He reiterated that Iran must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons.
The third round of indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran was held on the 26th in Geneva, Switzerland. No agreement was reached during the talks, but all parties gave positive evaluations and announced plans to continue technical discussions in Vienna, Austria, on March 2. On the same day as the negotiations, Trump reportedly received a military briefing regarding options for military action against Iran.
U.S. President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of nuclear negotiations with Iran on February 27, 2023, stating that no final decision has been made regarding military action. He indicated that Iran is not willing to provide what the U.S. deserves in the negotiations. The third round of indirect talks took place in Switzerland on February 26, 2023, with further discussions scheduled for March 2, 2023, in Vienna.
- Trump is dissatisfied with the current progress of nuclear negotiations with Iran.
- No final decision has been made regarding military action against Iran.
- Negotiations are ongoing, with a third round held in Switzerland on February 26, 2023.
- Trump stated he does not want to resort to military action but may have to if necessary.
- Further discussions are planned for March 2, 2023, in Vienna.